Hydrate And Walk Water for Wellness challenge, powered by Compass One Healthcare - Day 8 Tip
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There’s no doubt that walking benefits your body, but did you know it also improves your cognitive health?
Let’s cross 2 hurdles with 1 leap by hydrating ourselves during a short, brisk walk. Not only are you marching toward your hydration goal for the day, but you’re also giving your body the movement it needs — and boosting your brain power.
Fill up your favorite water bottle and go for a walk for at least 10 minutes. Aim for a fast pace to get your heart rate up and don’t forget to take a sip of water every few minutes. Depending on the weather, venture outside for a change of scenery and some fresh air. Research published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found that people who spent 20 minutes in a natural setting outdoors had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
Need more inspiration? See how one 63-year-old nurse walked 25,000 steps per day and lost 130 pounds.
Let us know how you’re doing! Post a video or photo in challenge update thread here or reply to us in our private Facebook group, or on Twitter, or Instagram (tag us with #healthynurse!).
Find this helpful? Use the social media links on the left side of your page to share this with a nurse and invite them to join Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation!
Missed day 7? Catch up here. Join us on day 9.
Powered by Support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare
Let’s cross 2 hurdles with 1 leap by hydrating ourselves during a short, brisk walk. Not only are you marching toward your hydration goal for the day, but you’re also giving your body the movement it needs — and boosting your brain power.
Fill up your favorite water bottle and go for a walk for at least 10 minutes. Aim for a fast pace to get your heart rate up and don’t forget to take a sip of water every few minutes. Depending on the weather, venture outside for a change of scenery and some fresh air. Research published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found that people who spent 20 minutes in a natural setting outdoors had lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.
Need more inspiration? See how one 63-year-old nurse walked 25,000 steps per day and lost 130 pounds.
Let us know how you’re doing! Post a video or photo in challenge update thread here or reply to us in our private Facebook group, or on Twitter, or Instagram (tag us with #healthynurse!).
Find this helpful? Use the social media links on the left side of your page to share this with a nurse and invite them to join Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation!
Missed day 7? Catch up here. Join us on day 9.
Powered by Support from Morrison Healthcare, A Division of Compass One Healthcare
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